Kari Edgren is the author of the Goddess Born series. In
2010 and 2011 she was a semifinalist for the Amazon Break Through Novel Award.
In 2013, she was a RWA Golden Heart finalist. Ms. Edgren enjoys writing both
historical and contemporary fiction, so long as there’s a spark of paranormal.
She resides on a mountain top in the Pacific Northwest where she spends a great
deal of time dreaming about the sun and torturing her husband and children with
strange food and random historical facts.
Blurb:
Selah
Kilbrid may descend from the goddess Brigid, but her heart beats—and breaks—the
same as any human. Yet enduring the scorn of London's most noble lords and
ladies is a small price to pay for a chance at true happiness. Selah would
endure much more for love, and her betrothed, Lord Henry Fitzalan, is prepared
to challenge anyone foolish enough to stand in their way—even another goddess
born.
But
when a captivating young gentleman draws Selah into a world shadowed by
secrets, she is forced to confront her darkest fears. What if some differences
are too great to overcome and a future with Henry is doomed from the start?
With
these doubts threatening her impending marriage, a violent attack on an
innocent child pushes Selah to the very edge of her power. She must find a way
to cross into the Otherworld and regain her strength—or forfeit the streets of
London to death and disease.
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Excerpt:
Shifting
my weight, I subtly gathered a large handful of silk skirts. Then in one deft
movement, I turned to face Henry, planting one knee on either side of the
cushion and straddling his lap.
His
initial astonishment eased to a grin, and I leaned closer until our lips almost
touched. “I suggest a duel.”
Henry
didn’t even blink. “Gladly. I shall have my second visit Lord Stroud in the
morning.”
I
tightened my knees around his thighs. “You misunderstand, Lord Fitzalan. I have
just challenged you to a duel. Do you accept?”
He
studied me for a moment. “I’ve never faced a woman before.” Firelight played
against his skin, illuminated the mix of curiosity and amusement in his eyes.
“Which weapons do you propose?”
“Hmmm.
What shall it be? Swords or pistols at twenty paces?” My body thrummed with
excitement, and I had to exert every bit of self-control not to press myself
against him.
“I’ve
always preferred swords à l’outrance,” he said, his voice noticeably deeper.
“To
first blood?”
“To
the uttermost.” His warm breath brushed my lips. “Does that suit you, my lady?”
Henry
moved his head forward to claim my mouth, but I pulled back just out of reach.
“Oh, no,” I laughed. “I’ll be using an even more deadly weapon.” I tightened my
knees once more as Brigid’s fire flared to life inside me.
“And
what would that be? I’ve heard the only suitable weapon for women is either
poison, or their…” His voice trailed off and he swallowed hard.
I
leaned closer to whisper in his ear. “Shall I show you?”
His
hands gripped my back as a low growl sounded from deep inside his throat. “Yes,
please…”
Kari
Edgren will be awarding a $25 Amazon/Barnes and Noble gift card during the tour.
Thanks for hosting!
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